directory encryption recommendations

[Fabian Rodriguez]

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pkaplan1 at comcast.net wrote:
> I would like to be able to encrypt specific directories on my drive and
> still access files while logged in to the account owning the directory
> without having to enter a password every time I access a file.  I'm
> trying to comply with a (Windows) company policy aimed at preventing
> data theft from stolen hardware.  (Please let's not discuss the merits
> or flaws of the policy...it is what it is.)
> 
> Any recommendations on specific tools.  (It would be even better if I
> could also access the directory thru Windows (dual booted or virtualized
> in VirtualBox, even if I then have to enter a password.)
> 
> Paul
> 

Regarding specific directories (as opposed to containers, which
Truecrypt deals with), check the cryptkeeper package in Intrepid. It
provides a GUI for EncFS encryption.

For command line, more details and automated unlocking as part of the
login, see:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FolderEncryption

Cheers,

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Fabián Rodríguez, FSF #3877
http://wiki.ubuntu.com/MagicFab
Montreal, QC, Canada



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